Mile 159 Report

Location:

Douglas

Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Carter Lake

Conditions:

Thursday 1:40 PM

Sunny

68° F

Wind:

Moderate from the NW

Tide Level:

1.2 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

2

Activities:

two beach patrols passed by one forest service and unknown

Concerns:

Fire

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

Cars/Trucks parking:

3

Activity Comments:

Notable Wildlife:

eerily absent...spotted four or five small shorebirds feeding plus one gull

Dead Birds:

Total:

0

Stranded:

Total:

0

Fish & Invertebrates:

high concentration of shells;clams and others

Driftline:

Kelp or Algae·Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.)·Shells·Styrofoam

due to snowy plover nesting restrictions. i stayed below the high tide line..one plastic crate

New Development:

Modifications:

Natural Changes:

Comments:

low number of wildlife sighted

Summary:

Very quiet pleasant day with beach clear of debris by recent high winds..